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Union College. 



REUNION, June 33d, 1891. 



Batumi Burnout*, 

COUNSELLOR AT LAW, 

DREXEL BUILDING, 

No. 29 WALL ST., 

Elevator Entrance, 3 Broad Street, 



New York, g^^J>^L^f.J?.. 189 ^) 

WAYU 1893 



History of the Class of 1866. 




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JUNE 34th, 1891. 



C. G. BURGOYNK, 

Corner Walker and Centre Streets, 
New York. 
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Commencement Day, June 24, 1891. 
Classmates : 

In its physical aspect Old Union has not materially 
changed since the Class of Sixty-six left its halls. The 
once sleepy old town has, in the interval, doubled its 
population and is slowly enclosing the college grounds, 
but the unfilial Alumnus who revisits his Alma Mater 
for the first time in a quarter of a century will find campus 
and pasture, terrace and " gray old walls " far less 
affected by the tooth of time than he is himself. In 
Captain Jack's garden the syringas overarch the paths 
as in days of yore and drop their perfumes on 
strolling lovers ; the old elm stretches its great arms 
above the green, and " the brook that bounds through 
Union's grounds " is still there — after a hard shower. 

It is only when he begins to search for the faces 
linked with memories of college days that he realizes 
how far the flood of years has carried him. Of the 
Board of Trustees who came in solemn procession to 
vote him his sheepskin and sit in judgment upon his 
Commencement oratory, not one remains in active serv- 
ice. Two only survive in w T ell-earned retirement — Dr. 
J. Trumbull Backus and Judge Piatt Potter. 

The Faculty who chastened his youthful genius have 
been only less leniently dealt with. The Fathers, 
where are they ? Hickok, Lewis, Jackson, Pearson, 
Newman (?), Stanton, Gillespie, Welch — all have joined 
the great majority. A few still serve their generation 
in other callings. Professor Chandler holds an eminent 
position in Columbia College and in the civic life of 
New York. 

Professor Clark is Secretary of the American Board 
of Commissioners for Foreign Missions, with head- 
quarters in Boston. He shows some signs of ad vane- 



ing years and has developed an abdominal rotundity 
that co-ordinates well with the area of his base. 

Professor Macy is a resident of Brooklyn, and still 
finds the great charm of his existence in uncovering 
the defects of the nascent intellect and making the 
student of Greek feel like a fool. 

DeRemer is a Schenectady lawyer and a Trustee of 
the College. After enduring for a full generation the 
gibes of his friends about his weakness for the fair sex, 
he suddenly took their breath away by owning the soft 
impeachment and inviting them to his wedding. He 
now illustrates the formation of geometric curves in 
midnight perambulations with his first baby. 

Jack Foster still guards the north gate, though, some 
years ago, he ceased to exercise his peculiar gifts in the 
lecture-room over the Laboratory. The professor 
thinks that his retirement was accomplished before his 
natural force had abated, and consequently does not 
feel kindly toward the administration. Even the 
Alumnus whom he most pitilessly punctured will lament 
that his sunset should be clouded by discontent or the 
sense of wrong. 

Only two who were professors twenty-five years ago 
are now in active service, and their continuance is 
doubtless due to the thorough initiation they received 
at the hands of Sixtv-six. 

Uncle Billy Wells flourishes like a green bay tree. 
His youth is perennial, his activities irrepressible. He 
is ready to compass sea and land to find one Alumnus of 
the college or a subject for a new course of lectures. 

Perkins is as effervescent as when the class escorted 
him to the " Heldeberg's " and enriched his cabinet with 
unfamiliar specimens. For several years past he has 
varied his laboratory labor by service on the State 
Board of Health. Much of his time is given to nosing 
about Hunter's Point after bad smells, which he usually 
finds there in rich profusion. 

Prof. L'Amoreux, to whom the class are indebted 
for their proficiency in conversational French, is in 



charge of the library, but has no part in the work of 
instruction. 

Other figures that moved familiarly about the college 
halls twenty-five years ago have disappeared. Pickett 
and " Maria " have gone where the Sophomore ceases 
from troubling. " Moses " continues unto this day with 
little abatement of vigor, but no longer guards the 
grape vines against midnight marauders. He has 
fallen heir to Mrs. Nott's horse and carriage, and will 
convey you from the station to thehill for a reasonable 
consideration. 

In its corporate capacity, the college has had a 
varied and somewhat troublous history. Personal dif- 
ferences and divergent views of college policy resulted 
in the retirement of Doctor Hickok only two years 
after his induction into office. The trouble was re- 
newed, in more aggravated form, under the presidency 
of Doctor Potter, ten or fifteen years later. A long 
interregnum followed his resignation during which the 
fortunes and prospects of the institution steadily de- 
clined. 

They were at their lowest ebb when Doctor Harri- 
son E. Webster was called to the presidency three 
years ago. His admirable equipment for the position, 
his thorough familiarity with the genius of Old Union 
and his intense love for her enabled him at once to 
infuse new life and hope into the administration. 
Trustees, Faculty and Alumni are now working together 
harmoniously and enthusiastically. The instruction 
given in the College was never so thorough and sym- 
metrical. No one need fear that in sending a boy to 
Union he is not putting him into a wholesome, moral and 
intellectual atmosphere. The classes have been steadily 
increasing in numbers. A Freshman class of seventy 
or more is anticipated the coming Autumn. 

The financial resources of the College are not ade- 
quate for present needs, and the Alumni have been ap- 
pealed to for temporary aid. The outlook is, however, 
promising. The Hunter's Point property is constantly 



enhancing in value, though still largely unproductive 
and encumbered by assessments and vexatious litiga- 
tion. The Trustees are, as rapidly as possible, getting 
it into shape to yield a handsome income. 

During the past year the College has received two 
unexpected gifts aggregating about $200,000, but they 
have not yet become available. If any one has ability 
and disposition to do anything for Alma Mater, now is 
the time to do it most effectively. 

The following pages recite the personal history of 
members of the class, so far as it has been possible to 
ascertain the facts. The Committee have had to rely 
chiefly on autobiographical statements, and the pro- 
verbial modesty of the class has doubtless led the 
concealment of honors and worthy deeds that should 
be recorded. It will be seen that the last five years 
have rapidly thinned the ranks. In that short space 
Harrison, Rhodes, Swan, Wetmore and Yelverton have 
finished their course. Those who survive should be 
admonished to cherish and strengthen the ties of fel- 
lowship and friendship formed when life was young 
amid the generous emulations and unfettered joys of 
College days. 



XJNIOISr COLLEGE. 

Class of 1866. 



[Note. * Deceased, t Not heard from.] 

Rev. George Alexander, New York City. 

After graduation spent two years as private tutor at Elmira, 
N. Y. ; the next two as a Theological student at Princeton, 
N. J. Was ordained and installed pastor of the East Avenue 
Presbyterian Church, Schenectady, in January, 1870, and con- 
tinued in that relation for fourteen years. For the latter half 
of that period he occupied the chair of Logic and Rhetoric in 
Old Union. Quite a goodly company of Alumni still ad- 
dress him as " Professor " to his face, and call him "Old Alec " 
behind his back. In January, 1884, he removed to New York 
City to become pastor of the Presbyterian Church on University 
Place, and there he remains until this day. The Trustees of 
Alma Mater expressed their gratitude for his departure by im- 
mediately conferring upon him the honorary degree of Doctor 
of Divinity. In June, 1884, he was elected a member of that 
venerable body by a vote of the Alumni, and before the close 
of his four-year term was transferred to the permanent Board. 
He has made himself almost as complete a sacrifice to the cause 
of Higher Education as Wemple has to the cause of Democratic 
Politics. He is a member of the Council of the University of 
the City of New York, a Director of Princeton Theolog- 
ical Seminary, and a Trustee of the Sao Paulo College, 
Brazil. His life has been comparatively commonplace and un- 
eventful. He regards his lot a reasonably happy one, but has 
not succeeded in persuading any good woman to share it. Ad- 
dress, 25 University Place. 

* John Alexander. 

Was born at West Charlton, N. Y., January 28th, 1846. En- 
tered College first term, Sophomore. After graduating began 
the stucty of law in the office of Smith <& Carroll, Johnstown, 
N. Y. Was admitted to the bar in the Spring of '68, and com- 
menced practice in the same place in partnership with the late 
Judge Wells. He died, after a brief illness, at Johnstown, 



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September 29th, 1868. For more than a year he had been an 
earnest and active member of the church in which he was 
reared. 

George H: Arnott. 

Was born January 6th, 1845. Entered College first term, 
Sophomore, but left in the Spring of '65 to engage in banking. 
Two years later was made Teller of the Bank of Salem, N. Y. 
Left this position in '72 for mercantile business. Died of con- 
sumption December 23d, 1874, leaving a widow, and a son six 
years of age. He was universally respected and beloved in the 
community where he lived, and especially in the church, of 
which he was an active and devoted member. 

John E. Ashe, Fonda, N. Y. 

Studied law in Troy. Was admitted to the bar in '68. Prac- 
ticed a year and a half in Owego, N. Y. Was subsequently 
Deputy Clerk of the New York Legislature for two sessions. 
For two years Editor of the Amsterdam Democrat. Then 
Cashier of the People's Savings Bank of Amsterdam, and en- 
gaged in other pursuits, political and industrial, too numerous 
to mention. Then Editor of the Mohawk Valley Democrat and 
Clerk of the Board of Supervisors. He is now in Sing Sing. 
Like most of his companions, he can give a plausible acconrt 
of how he got there. His classmates will know how much 
credence to give to the following statement : "I resigned the 
position of Editor to accept that of Deputy Superintendent of 
Public Works of the State of New York, February 1, 1883, and 
served in that capacity for seven years, with office in the 
Capitol at Albany. Resigned January 26th, 1890, to take 
charge of the Financial Department in Sing Sing Prison. Two 
weeks ago I bought an interest in a mill that manufactures 
knit-goods at Fonda, N. Y., in which business I will be actively 
engaged next Monday, June 1st. Keep house on the European 
plan (latch-string on the outside), where a hearty welcome will 
be always given to any member of the old, immortal Class of 
1866." Prudence would suggest that acceptance of this invita- 
tion be deferred till official notification that he is out of the 
"Snuggery." He is married, and has three children, " the 
eldest a girl of eleven years. She is a candidate for angelhood — 
just like her Mother. The boys— just like their Father — not 
angels — candidates for Union." He has firmly decided to set 
them a good example." Let us hope that the reformation will 
be permanent. 



Erskine Sweet Bates, M. D., New York. 

Left College second term, Junior. Received his diploma from 
the Long Island College Hospital ; became Resident Physician 
there for one year. Since that time has practiced in New York 
City. Was married August 6th, 1873. His first wife died a 
few years since, and in the fall of 1890 he married again ; has 
no famity. Spent a year in travel abroad in 1890, and in 1889 
went over our own country pretty thoroughly. He writes, 
" My health is better as I advance in years ; have had fair suc- 
cess in life — as well off as the average medical man perhaps." 
Address, 47 East Twenty-eighth street, New York. 

Matthew Bender, Albany, N. Y 

Left College second Term, Junior, and engaged in the lumber 
trade. Is now a successful Law Book Publisher, with an office 
at 36 State street. He was married in 1867, and has three sons 
living, two of them in business with their Father and doing 
well. 

Key. Joseph Melville Benedict, Erie, Pa. 

Studied Theology at Berkeley Divinity School, Middletown, 
Conn. Was graduated in May, 1869. Ordained Deacon in 
Protestant Episcopal Church, at Calvary Church, Utica, N. Y., 
the next month, by Rt. Rev. F. D. Huntington, D. D., Bishop 
of Diocese of Central New York ; presbyter by same Bishop at 
Cortland, N. Y., in May, 1870. Has been settled at Cortland 
and Marcellus, N. Y., and Milford, Mass. Spent part of 1874 
in Europe. Has never married. Since 1877 has been connected 
with the Diocese of Pittsburgh, Pa. Serving churches at 
Northeast Erie and Greenburgh as his chief work. At present 
is in charge of the church at Port Allegany, but makes Erie, 
where he has investments in real estate, his home. Since his 
severe illness at Erie, years ago, his health has not allowed him 
to do heavy work. " These are days of upheaval and perplexitj- 
to the ministry. How to be liberal, and yet keep within the 
lines of truth, is a great problem. Still vote for the funda- 
mental principles of Democracy, though it is burdened with a 
great deal of riffraff, ragshag and bobtail." 

Frederick Blake, Troy, N. Y 

Has been engaged in the book business at Troy for most of the 
time since his graduation, under the firm name of Young & 
Blake. One child, a daughter, is the memento of a brief mar- 
ried life, which was terminated by the death of his wife in 1875. 
Spent the summer of 1890 in Europe. He says: "You might 
as well write on the margin of former reference to my name in 



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the 'Bulletin of 1877,' 'stet.'" This may indicate the native 
modesty of his disposition, or the effectual manner in which 
Professor Stanton impressed upon his nascent mind the various 
uses of the subjunctive mood. 

Henry Daubenay Brandreth, Birkenhead, England. 

Left college at the close of the Sophomore year, and, not long 
after, went to England in connection with the pharmaceutic 
business established by his father, and has since resided there, 
making only occasional visits to this country. He married 
early, and surpasses Rogers in the number of olive plants that 
surround his table. Although in active business, he devotes 
his best energy and thought to religious study and effort. He 
is widely known and greatly esteemed as a lay evangelist and 
an expounder of the Scripture — one of those cheery, whole- 
souled Christians whose religion makes everything about him 
brighter and better. 

Edwin L. Brenton, Willow, Colusa Co., California. 

Studied law and began practice at Wabash, Ind. For five years 
held the office of U. S. Register for the Eighth Congressional 
District of Indiana, and had a good practice at Erie, 111. When 
last heard from was unmarried. Is practicing law at Willow 
aforesaid, with success and profit. 

*John Milton Brown. 

Was born at Auburn, N. Y., February 14th, 1845. Entered 
Hamilton College. Subsequently came to Union and finished 
his classical course with our class. Graduated in Civil En- 
gineering with the Class of '67. Returned to Auburn and 
became City Engineer and Surveyor. Was offered the Chair of 
Civil Engineering in the University of Vermont. Was Assistant 
Engineer of the Southern Central R. R. until its completion ; 
then Resident Engineer and Auditor. Was vestryman of St. 
John's Episcopal Church and Superintendent of the Sabbath 
School. He died June 16th, 1874, universally lamented. 

Omar Brown, Zanesfield, Ohio. 

Left college second term Sophomore, on account of poor health. 
Was a merchant three years at above place. During 1866 
traveled extensively in the Southern and Western States. Since 
has been industriously and prosperously engaged in merchan- 
dizing at Zanesfield. Has also carried on a large farm near his 
place of business. Has been twice married. Has a wife and 
four children. The eldest, a son, graduated at the Ohio State 



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University a few years ago. The other three are daughters. 
He has maintained excellent health by dodging the doctors, 
keeping his life insured, and keeping out of politics. 

Thomas Eomeyn Bunn, Amsterdam, N. Y. 

After graduation, went into mercantile business at Amsterdam, 
N. Y., and subsequently in New York City. After three years' 
residence there returned to Amsterdam. In the fall of '82 and 
the spring of '83 was very ill with pneumonia. Since his 
father's death, in '83, his whole time has been occupied in 
managing for all the heirs his father's estate — " a farm rapidly 
developing into city lots" — building houses, selling houses and 
lots, &c. This outdoor life has restored his health. Was mar- 
ried in June, 1871. Invites all classmates to come and see an 
exhibition of love in a cottage. An impression has gone abroad 
that he is again courting the Muses with the hope of producing 
a poem or song for the Quarter-Centennial of the Class of '66, 
that will warm the cockles of our hearts. 

Monroe Marsh Cady, Dubuque, Iowa. 

Spent the first year after leaving College teaching classics at 
Milford, Pa. Determined to go to Princeton and be a preacher. 
Actually went to Troy and turned out a lawyer. Began prac- 
tice in partnership with Ashe at Owego. Ashe drifted into 
politics, and his partner into a Juvenile Asylum, resulting in 
great injury to his morals. After a week's confinement there 
he was made Professor of Classics in the French Institute at 
High Bridge, New York. In the Fall of '70 removed to Du- 
buque, where he has since resided continuously and devoted 
himself to his profession, making Equity law and the law of 
Patents a specialty. He was married in 1875 and has five chil- 
The eldest, a boy of fourteen, is a candidate for College if he 
wishes to go. The other four are girls. He says he has not in- 
curred the woe pronounced upon the rich, but to the certain 
knowledge of the Editors he is a useful and honored citizen 
and a pillar in the Presbyterian Church. His enthusiasm for 
his Alma Mater is unbounded. He even exposed himself for 
weeks to the smells of Hunter's Point in order to ascertain the 
value of the College interest in that unsavory locality. He as- 
serts that he has "scarcely a gray hair, and a heart as young as 
when the poetic soul of a classmate catching the inspiration of 
Xenophon (but hardly the meaning of his Greek) showed to the 
dull mind of Tutor Macy that the crowning proof of man's 
divinity lay in the fact of his ' occasional constipation.'" 



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William Henry Case, Bertha, Wythe Co., Va. 

Remained in College till the Spring of '67 to complete the En- 
gineering course. Practiced his profession in Northern New 
York until the Fall of '69. Became partner in a firm of con- 
tractors extensively engaged in railroad construction. Was 
Chief Engineer of two roads on Long Island. The firm was 
overtaken by disaster in the crisis of '73. Removed to Port 
Henry, N. Y., and practiced mining and general engineering 
there till the Spring of 1882. During part of that time was also 
Editor and Publisher of the "Port Henry Herald." In 1882 
became Superintendent of the Mahopac Iron Ore Co., and held 
that position five years. Was afterwards Chief Engineer of 
some railroad enterprises in Tennessee and Alabama and en- 
gaged at the Copperfield Mines, Vermont. In the Summer of 
1889 made a professional visit to Venezuela, S. A., to examine 
and report on certain mining property. Is now Superintendent 
of the Bertha Zinc Mines, and Consulting Engineer for the 
Ducktown Sulphur, Copper and Iron Co., of Ducktown, Tenn. 
He was married in December, 1868, and has three sons and two 
daughters living. He saj^s : "I have lived up to my income in 
bringing up and educating my family. If I acquire a sufficient 
surplus in the ' booming South ' to warrant it, of course I shall 
endow a chair in the Scientific Department of ' Union.' " 

John Evarts Clancy, Trenton, N. J. 

Spent two years in Louisiana. Then came home, studied law 
and was admitted. For three years was engaged in the manu- 
facturing business at Cohoes. Removed to Trenton and engaged 
in the manufacture of woollen goods ; then four years making 
rubber goods. Has for many years past been profitably en- 
gaged at the same place in making "red tape." 



t Jesse Burns Clememt, West Hebron, N. Y. 

Lef t " Union " during the "Temperance Reformation," and 
afterwards graduated at Columbia College. 

tNoRMAN Fox Comstock, Bctllston Spa, N. Y. 

Has for most of the time since graduating followed his profes- 
sion as an engineer. Has filled important positions on the 
Union Pacific, Whitehall and Plattsburg, and other Railroads. 
Was for a time engaged on the Erie Canal. Filled the office of 
City Surveyor at Schenectady, but resigned and went to Nova 
Scotia to engage in railroad engineering there. Engaged in 
Surveying in Kansas. Since has practiced his profession at 
various places. 



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Rev. Alfred Coons, Kingston, J\ T . Y. 

Left College at the close of Sophomore year, and spent the three 
following years in farming. Entered the ministry of the M etho 
dist Episcopal Church in the Spring of '67. Has been settled 
successively at West Stockton, Mass., Chatham, Hillsdale, Fish- 
kill-on-the-Hudson — Hillsdale, Kingston and Catskill three 
years each. In the Spring of 1888 was appointed by his con- 
ference Presiding Elder of the Kingston District, and again, in 
1891, to the same office. Was married August 17th, '64. Claims 
the earliest offspring of the class — a boy, born February 9th, 
'Q6. Has now seven children — five boys and two girls. Ad- 
dress, 36 Bowery street. 

Erastus Coons, Germantown, N. Y. 

Left College at the close of Sophomore year. Spent several 
years in teaching and surveying. Began the study of law at 
Yonkers in '69. Was admitted in 70. For about two years 
was in an office at Hudson. Removed to Germantown in the 
Spring of '71, and has since practiced law in that town. His 
residence is located on aa eminence directly opposite the Hotel 
Kaaterskill on the Catskills. "The view of mountain, river 
and intervale has been called the finest in the State." " Has a 
fair and quiet practice, and has been reasonably successful." 
He also devotes some time to literature, having written poems, 
articles and addresses, etc., which have received favorable com- 
ment. Has served twice as Supervisor of the town, and finding 
politics uncongenial, has entirely abandoned it. Has a wife and 
three children living, one a boy. "I hope old Union will re- 
gain her former glory by the time he is ready for college." 
Health for a number of years indifferent, at times quite poor. 
" This fact has circumscribed my ambition and caused me to 
cling to the surrouudings of beautiful scenery, leisure and a 
pleasant home." 

Henry Clay Copeland, Brooklyn, JSf. Y. 

After leaving College, must have made it his first business to 
secure a partner in life, as he was married in October, '66. 
Went into banking business at Poultney, Vt., until the fall of 
'67, and for two years subsequent followed the same pursuit 
in New York. Was as cashier of the First National Bank, 
Brandon, Vt., from that time until 1883, when he removed to 
Brooklyn, N. Y. He was active in organizing the Sprague 
National Bank, and was cashier of that institution till 1885. 
At that time he resigned to become Eastern manager of the 
New England Loan and Trust Co., with his office at 160 
Broadway. That position he retained until 1887. In January 
of that year he organized the Riverside Bank in New York, 



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and has been its cashier since. Has accumulated a com- 
petence. Has two daughters and one son, who is in college in 
Boston. His wife died in December, 1890. " I have held no 
political office and want none." 

George Henry Crumb, Pojilar Bluff, Mo. 

Was admitted to the bar in the fall of '67. In '70 was elected 
Circuit Attorney for the 23d Judicial District, and served for 
two years. Removed to Poplar Bluff, Mo., in '76, and edited the 
" Citizen " at that place for two years, continuing also his law 
practice. May, 1881, he was appointed by President Garfield, 
Receiver of Public Moneys at the United States Land Office for 
the Southeastern District of Missouri, with office at Ironton. 
Held that office till 1885, when he returned to Poplar Bluff and 
resumed practice. "Was chosen Executive Secretary of the 
Southeast Missouri Immigration Society in August, 1889, and 
still holds that position. He conducted an exhibit of the 
mineral and other resources of his district at the St. Louis 
Exposition in 1890, and expect to have a similar one at the 
Columbian Exposition in 1893. Has made considerable money 
and is a large land owner. He is in the Electric Light and 
Power business, and is building a railroad in Southeastern 
Missouri, which promises to be a profitable investment. 
"Hasn't time to be ill." He was married in September, 
1878, and has had four children including a pair of twins. 
Two, a girl and a boy, survive. He is "gray-headed, but as 
active as when he stirred the boys out of tbeir warm beds to 
attend chapel in '62." 

Augustus Elisha Curtis, Adrian, Mich. 

Was for a year Principal of the High School at Adrian, Mich. 
Went to Princeton Theological Seminary, and graduated in the 
spring of '70. The state of his health let him to abandon 
preaching after a brief experiment. Taught at Norwalk, 
Conn., and Saginaw, Mich. Since '79 has been Principal of the 
High School in Adrian, Mich. Was married July 24, 1873, 
and has one daughter of seven years. Health excellent. 

Owen C. De Witt, Buffalo, N. Y. 

After leaving College began reading law at above place with 
Austin & Austin. Was admitted to the Bar in November, '66, 
and has since that time there been in active practice of his 
profession. Was married in 1867, and has had five children, 
three of whom survive, a daughter and two sons. He has 
held no public office, but has devoted himself to the interests 
of his clients and has been reasonably successful. Office 
address, 129 Pearl street. 



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Kev. John James Dean, Coxsackie, N. Y. 

Joined the New York Conference of the Methodist Episcopal 
Church the j T ear of his graduation, and has been a member of 
it ever since. Having served twice in New York City, also at 
Matteawan, Kingston and Coxsackie, where he is now sta- 
tioned. Has been specially successful in freeing his churches 
from debt, and powerful in converting sinners to the truth, in 
Kingston, alone over two hundred persons having been added 
. to his Church. Has by appointment delivered addresses before 
his Conference on education and temperance, and at its session 
in New York delivered the Conference Sermon. In all his 
various settlements he has achieved a great reputation as a 
popular preacher and successful pastor. Health excellent. 
Was married in 1869. Has two children, one of whom may 
soon enter " Old Union." 

tW. Fiske Eastman, Huron, N. Dak. 

Was employed in teaching for a year at Magnoketa, la., for 
three years at Sterling, 111. , and then for two years at Union- 
ville, in the same county. Health failing in '72, he began 
editing the Red Oak (Iowa) "Express." After six months 
sold out and bought a half interest in the Sterling (111.) 
"Gazette," which he still retains. Patronage good. Has 
" immense faith in the future of Sterling and the ' Gazette'." 
Has held a good proportion of offices that have no money in 
them. When last heard from was engaged in banking business 
at above address. Was married July 23, 1875. Wife died 
February 25, 1877, leaving no children. 

Hiram Bradford Farmer, Centralia, III. 

. Left College 2d term, Sophomore, and afterwards graduated at 
Albany Law School. Since 1876 has been engaged in school 
work as Principal and Superintendent at Naples, N. Y. , 
Corunna, Mich., Prescott and Temple, Arizona, and Centralia, 
111. , and has been a most successful teacher and promoter of 
the cause of education. Was married in 1869. No children 
living. Health good. Has held no public offices except 
educational. " Have accumulated a moderate competency. I 
hope to be present at the reunion to renew old, but not 
forgotten, associations." 

Kobert Proudfit Gibson, Croion Falls, N. T, 

Left Union at the close of Sophomore year. Graduated at Yale 
with the Class of '66, and at Princeton Theological Seminary in 
'69. Was partially disabled for several years by the failure of 
his eyes. In '72 settled over the Presbyterian Church of Silver 



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Spring, Pa. Resigned in '75. Spent a year in travel, &c. 
Settled at Middletown, Pa., but speedily resigned on account of 
ill-health, and spent the years 1877-84 as an invalid, chiefly in 
Southern Europe and Colorado. Having recovered his health, 
he accepted the pastorate of the Presbyterian Church at Croton 
Falls, N. Y., in April, 1885, and has labored there happily and 
successfully till the present time. He married April 18th, 1877, 
but was left a widower in 1884. January 12, 1887, he married 
again. He has had four children, of whom two survive, a 
daughter and a son. 

Edward E. Giddings, Chicago, 111. 

Left College first term Junior, and graduated at the School of 
Mines. Is a member of the Board of Trade in Chicago, and 
has been for many years in grain brokerage and commission 
business. Fairly successful. Not married. Address, 413 
Royal Building, 169 Jackson Street. 

*John Andrew Green. 

Left College second term, Senior, and went to Minnesota for 
his health. Died at Quincy, 111., January 18th, 1867, of con- 
sumption, in the 20th year of his age. 

^William Fayette Harrison. 

Was born November 21, 1884, and prepared for College at the 
Troy High School. Soon after his graduation he entered the 
Treasury Department at Washington, and after a term of 
service there, went to California, where he resided for fifteen 
years, being for most of that time engaged as clerk and man- 
ager of the Lick House, San Francisco. He came East in 1884, 
somewhat broken in health. In the summer of 1886 he was 
cashier of the United States Hotel at Saratoga, and was en- 
gaged for a similar position in the Grand Union in 1887, but 
the progress of his disease prevented him from entering upon 
it. He died of consumption at his father's house in Troy, 
N. Y., June 28, 1887. For a month before his death he was 
very feeble, but calm and patient, comforted by the loving 
ministrations of his parents and sister, and cheered by the 
assured hope of a blessed immortality. Genial, generous and 
without guile, he had no enemies ; his friends were legion. 

Eobert Hathaway, Republic, Greene Co., Mo. 

After leaving College in Sophomore year became a medical 
cadet, U. S. A. Graduated in Bellevue Medical College in '67, 
practiced two years in New York City and at Hancock, N. Y. 
Has lived at Republic, Mo., since 1876, engaged in teaching 



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interspersed with agricultural pursuits and horse raising. 
Health excellent. Was married in 1878. Has four children. 
Has " now arrived at a vigorous old age." He reads the " New 
York Evangelist," which indicates Presbyterian proclivities. 

Augustus Villeroy Hill, Guttenberg, N. J. 

Studied medicine, and in March, 1869, received his Degree 
from the College of Physicians and Surgeons, New York. For 
three years subsequent was connected with the Northeastern 
Dispensary of New York City, as Physician to Out-door Poor. 
Since February, '72, has practiced with success and profit at 
Guttenberg. Has been Justice of the Peace and Town Re- 
corder. He wishes it to be distinctly understood that the race- 
course, which has given Guttenberg such ill-report, is outside 
of his bailiwick, and that the entrance of the proposed new 
bridge to New York is within a thousand feet of his residence. 
Was married November 12th, 1873. Has two children, a boy 
and a girl. Health good. 

t Otis Hinckley, Posey Co., 2nd. 

Left College first term, Junior. 

t Gilbert T. Holcomb, Newark, N. Y. 

Left College first term, Junior. 

Silas W. Holcomb, New York. 

" In 1865 I went to Schenectady for the purpose of attending 
Prof. Taylor Lewis' Greek lectures and Prof. Hickock's Meta- 
physical lectures, and that fact is the only one whereon may be 
based any statement that I was ever attached to Union or the 
class of '66 — too slight, I fear, to justify the including of my 
name in your bulletin, although it were a distinction to have it 
there. In 1866 was admitted to the bar, and have since been in 
continuous service of our jealous mistress, receiving more or 
less of her favors. In the fall of 1889 was elected to the Assem- 
bly from the 9th Assembly District, New York City, on the 
Tammany Hall ticket." Address, 51 Chambers St., Room 50, 
N. Y. 

Lyman Giddings Holley, Chicago, III. 

After graduating as Civil Engineer in the Spring of '66, went to 
Minnesota to practice his profession. Accepted, instead, a clerk- 
ship in the Bank of Chatfield, Minn., and continued there two 
years. Then removed to Chicago to engage in the Commission 
business, for the sale of flour, grain, &c. Is now 7 the Chicago 



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Agent of the Pillsbury-Washburn Flour Mills Co., the largest in 
the world. " My temporal prosperity has been moderately sat- 
isfactory ; have some substantial accumulations and a salary 
from which I can lay by at least half." He is therefore just the 
man for Treasurer of the Congregational Church— a position 
which he has held for eight years — and likely to be one of the 
future benefactors of Union College. ' 'Was married in 1872 and 
am still living with the same wife, and all the time so near 
Chicago." JSIo children. Has a fine residence at Oak Park. 
Business address, 413 Royal Ins. Building, Chicago. 

Leonard G. Hun, 

Left College second term, Junior. Graduated at West Point 
Military Academy. After leaving West Point, he spent two 
years at Fort Warren in Boston Harbor, and then went to 
Albany, attending the Law School. After graduation, entered 
into partnership with his brother, M. T. Hun, in Albany, and 
continued in the practice of law until his death March 11th, 
1891. He led, by preference, a retired and studious life, and of 
late years was much interested in Art and Literature. 

f Wm. S. Ide, Columbus, O. 

Left '66 3d term, Sophomore ; graduated with '67. When last 
heard from was President of a bank in San Francisco. 

Charles Williamson Johnson, St. Paul, Minn. 

Returned to Union in the Fall of '66, and assisted Prof. Gillespie 
for two terms. In January, '67, accepted a position in the 
Engineering Department of the Mich. Southern R. R., and re- 
mained there three years and a half — headquarters at Chicago. 
Was then for a few months in the employ of the Chicago and 
South Western R. R. In February, '71, became connected with 
the Wisconsin Central. Resigned that position in 1879 and 
was appointed Chief Engineer of the Chicago, St. Paul, and 
Minn. R. R., in which position he has remained, both with that 
company and its successor the Chicago, St. Paul Minn, and 
Omaha R. R., whose system embraces over 800 miles of road. 
Has been a busy and most efficient man in the construction of 
new lines, maintenance of the old, construction of terminals, 
docks, etc. Was married June, 1875, and has three children. 

George H. Kearny, Brooklyn, JV. Y. 

Entered the Navy in October, '66, as ' ' Acting 3d Assistant En- 
gineer." Studied at Annapolis for two years. Was ordered to 
the North Pacific Squadron, thence transferred to the Asiatic 
Squadron and cruised around China and Japan until the Fall of 



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71. In July, '72, was ordered to the Naval Academy as In- 
structor, and remained there a year. Was then attached to the 
European Squadron till January, '76. On his return was pro- 
moted to "Passed Assistant Engineer." In August, 1877, was 
ordered to the New York Navy Yard, then to the U. S. S. Min- 
nesota, where he remained till July, 1878. Returned to the 
.Naval Academy for three years and was then employed in the 
Coast Survey till January, 1885. After that was on duty at the 
New York Navy Yard till April, 1887, when he went on a 
cruise on the South Atlantic Station. Returned to the United 
States in July, 1890, and was ordered on duty at the New York 
Navy Yard. His promotion would be more rapid if mortality 
in the service were greater. He is married and has four chil- 
dren. His address (till he moves on) is 331 Greene avenue, 
Brooklyn. 



t James Henry Lea, Alton, 111. 

Has been " called up" with the rest of the Class, but was " not 
prepared on that part." 



Henry Coombs Littlefield, Albany, N. Y. 

Left the Class early in Senior year, and subsequently graduated 
with '67. Received his degree from the Albany Law School, and 
began practice. In '69 visited Cuba, Mexico, &c, as corre- 
spondent of the " Argus." Spent '71 in Europe. Has resided 
in Albany since 1876. Has held no office, but has been for 
eight years Judge Advocate and Brigade Inspector of the N. G. 
S. N. Y. with rank of Major and Lieut. Col. Also President of 
Young Men's Association and Albany Tennis Club, High Priest 
of Capital City Chapter (Masons). Has been Treasurer of Lit- 
tlefield Stove Co. for 19 years. Was successful until March 
26th, 1891, when he lost $75,000 by fire. "Will rebuild and 
continue as heretofore — not at all discouraged." Of course not. 
He married a wife last January and has no regrets for his long 
bachelorhood, because if he had married earlier he should not 
have gotten the right one. Address Littlefield Stove Co., cor. 
North and Pearl and Pleasant streets, Albany. 



William Loucks, Albany, N. Y. 

Graduated at Albany Law School in May, '67. Studied for a 
year in the office of Hungerford & Hotaling. For three 3 r ears 
practiced in partnership with W. C. McHarg. Since May, '71, 
has been alone. Office 50 State street, Albany. Was married 
September 15th, '70. Has a son aged eleven. His only 
daughter died in '78. Further deponent saith not. 



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James Campbell Miller, Amsterdam, N. Y. 

Studied law in an office at Amsterdam. Was admitted in '69, 
and diligently pursued his professional career in the same town 
until 1876. Since then has been profitably engaged in the manu- 
facture of knit underwear. Mills at Baldwinsville, N. Y., 
branch office at Amsterdam, and has made a comfortable for- 
tune. Not married. Has enjoyed good health. 

t William C. Moore, Hanover, Ills. 
Left college second term, Sophomore. 

tGEO. H. Moulton, West Union, Iowa. 
Left college first term, Sophomore. 

tLEVERETT W. Newcombe, Wilbraham, Mass. 
Left college first term, Sophomore. 

Alonzo Winslow Paige, Chicago, Ills. 

Spent several years after leaving college in the Engineering 
Department of the New York Central R. R. For the past 
twenty years has been with the house of Crerar, Adams & Co. , 
manufacturers of railroad supplies, Chicago. He is also Presi- 
dent of the Paige Iron Works. Is still unmarried, and gives no 
promise of amendment. Residence, 11 5th Ave. 

John Magoun Pearson, Hudson, N. Y. 

For some time after leaving college was engaged in the manu- 
facture of pig iron at Hudson, and continued to be superin- 
tendent of the Blast Furnace until 1886, then manufactured and 
dealt in Agricultural Implements, and has since then been en- 
gaged in Woolen Manufacturing at Stottville, near Hudson, and 
has been pecuniarly successful. Has a pleasant home and sur- 
roundings, is married and has five children, one of whom is a 
candidate for ''Old Union Class of 1909." Residence, 325 Allen 
St. 

Joseph Kissick Pearson, New Castle, Pa. 

Left college third term, Sophomore. Went into the Oil Region 
and remained for five years at Petroleum Centre. He then re- 
turned to his native town, Newcastle, Pa., and engaged in the 
clothing business. Since 1881 he has been giving most of his 
time to the Limestone business in connection with the Croton 



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Lime Co., of which he is President. Has saved some money 
each year and is considered rich. Was married May 22, 1870, 
and has four children. 



Gilbert Wells Phelps, Windsor Locks, Conn. 

Graduated as an Engineer in the Spring of '66. Spent three 
months in Michigan ; then started for the far West with Staley. 
Practiced his profession for six years in Colorado, Wyoming and 
New Mexico. Returned to Michigan in the Spring of '73, 
bought a farm, married a wife and settled down. Wife died 
September, '73. From 1876 to 1880 resided in Mass., and since 
then at Windsor Locks, Conn, is at present a farmer living in 
a quiet way, but does enough work at his profession of Civil 
Engineer to keep his hand in. Has been quite successful from 
a financial point of view. Was married for the second time in 
1876. Has three children, two girls, and a boy aged 13. " When 
he is old enough I will recommend Old Union." Health good ; 
never has been sick a day in his life. 



Frederic Milton Petit (now) Heath, Potsdam, JY. Y. 

Left Union, first term, Junior. Entered the School of Mines 
and graduated in '67. Settled at Pittsburg. Pa., as General 
Agent for the Superior Iron Company, contracted malarial 
troubles, and was for four years an invalid. In '69 removed to 
Pompton, N. J. In '74, after practicing for a time at his pro- 
fession as Mining Engineer, became General Agent of the Mont- 
clair Railroad. In May, 1880, removed to Potsdam, N. Y., to 
care for his mother's brother, Col. Milton Heath, whose nearer 
relatives had died and left him alone with a large real estate 
business. His name was at that time changed to Frederic 
Milton Heath. His time has since been devoted to the care of 
farms and timber lands inherited from this Uncle, and to large 
tracts he has since purchased. Married in Sept., 1875. Two 
children, Julien, age 13, Flora, 4. "Health for many years 
perfect." "Disposed to be contented and happy." 



"Gove Porter. 

Left college second term, Junior. Was married September '66. 
Was several years in business at Detroit, Michigan. Has since 
died. His widow and son are now residing at Schenectady, 



tWm. T. Posey, Henderson, Ky. 
Left college first term, Sophomore. 



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1'Adelbert Cyrus Prentice, ZeBoy, N. Y. 

Has been engaged in farming and farm surveying. Was mar- 
ried December 24th, '68. 

^Robert Minturn Potter. 

Left college first term, Senior, and went to St. Paul, Minnesota, 
for his health, where he died August 2d, 1866. His remains 
were buried at Schenectady. 

t Daniel J. Quinn, Troy, N. Y. 

Left college first term, Sophomore. 

William Henry Tobey Reynolds, M. D., Albany, N. Y. 

Studied medicine for a year in an office at Kinderhook. Took 
a full course of lectures at the Albany Medical College. Grad- 
uated in '70, at the College of Physicians and Surgeons, New T 
York. For a year was Resident Physician at the Albany Alms 
House. Has since been in active practice. Is not married, and 
affirms that he never expects to be. Has not been in bed sick 
in over twenty years. Has a lucrative practice and nothing to 
complain of in regard to success. Can still sing a song ar.d 
shout for Sixty-six. Office, 70 S. Hawk St. 

*La Mott Wallace Rhodes. 

Was born February 21, 1843, in the town of Paris, Oneida 
Co., N. Y., and died at Crystal Springs, Col., March 6th, 1890. 
After graduation, he studied law in the office of Runkle & 
Flagg and was admitted to the bar in May, 1867. In November 
of that year he formed a copartnership with Judge Romeyn, 
which was dissolved the following year by the election of the 
latter to the bench. After practicing alone for several years, 
he, in 1873, entered into partnership with Hon. Harvey J. 
King and continued in that relation till failing health forced 
him to retire. In 1879 he was elected to the State Assembly by 
a verj'' flattering vote, and served with credit. In 1881, and 
again in 1884, he was elected to the office of District Attorney 
of Rennselaer County. During the six years of his incum- 
bency he had an unusual number of important trials, and dis- 
charged his duties with such fidelity and ability as to command 
universal respect. He was for several years President of the 
Board of Education of the city of Troy, and was thrice elected 
a Trustee of Union College by the Alumni. His services to his 
Alma Mater in that relation can hardly be over-estimated. In 
trying times he stood like a rock for what he conceived to be 
the right. For several years before his death he was President 



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of his class. His religious affiliations were with the Baptist 
Church, of which he was a devont and consistent member. 
His death was caused by paresis, attended with shocks of 
paralysis. He was married in 1867 to Miss Celia A. Yerbeck, 
of Saratoga, who, with a son, aged about twelve, survives 
him. 



Robert Wing Rogers, New Orleans, La. 

After graduation was engaged as a leveler upon the preliminary 
survey of the N. Y. & Oswego Midland R. R. From 1867 to 
1871 was assistant engineer on the railroad from New Orleans, 
La., to Mobile, Ala.; then became assistant engineer on the 
road from Mobile, Ala., to Helena, Ark. In Fall of 1872 was 
appointed chief engineer of the New Orleans, Mobile & Texas 
R. R. In 1873 was interested in a contract for excavating 
and filling the streets of Long Island City. In Fall of 1874 
appointed resident engineer of the N. O. & Mobile R. R., with 
office at New Orleans. In 1876 took up his residence in New 
Orleans, and has since been there engaged inR. R. and general 
contracting business. Is also the President of the Rogers and 
Ballantine Company, Limited; which owns large tracts of cy- 
press timber lands and furnishes the Railroads running out of 
New Orleans with cross ties and bridge timber. Has been 
pecuniarily successful. "Health good enough to have a life 
insurance policy in the ' Equitable' of N. Y. for $40,000." Is 
married and has three children, two girls and one boy of 
fourteen, who may be a candidate for " Old Union." Address, 
136 Gravier St. 



Thomas Rogers, New York. 

Graduated at Columbia College Law School in '68. Traveled 
for pleasure until '71. Was then elected Treasurer of the 
" Rogers Locomotive Works " He retired from this position 
years ago, but retains an interest in the business. The death of 
his Father in 1876 devolved upon him the trusteeship of a large 
estate consisting of real property in the 23d Ward of New York 
City and in the suburbs of Chicago. The care of these import- 
ant interests keeps him very fully occupied. He was married 
in 1866 and has five boys and three girls. One boy is in the 
second class at West Point. He still lives at the old home- 
stead, corner of Boston Ave. and 167th St., where he offers a 
hearty welcome to his classmates. 



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Thomas J. Sanson, New York. 

Taught Latin and Mathematics for a year in the Military 
Academy, Peekskill, N. Y. Then entered a law office in the 
same place. Was admitted December, '68. Was in the office 
of Man & Parsons, New York, from June, '69, till May, '73, 
especially engaged in Equity and Surrogate practice. After- 
ward became counsel for the importing house of Phelps, Dodge 
& Co. Resigned this position in 1880, and from that time till 
1888 was engaged in manufacturing and wholesale stationery 
business in New York. Since then has been practicing law 
again with A. P. and W. Man, the same firm he left in 1873. 
" Success all that I could have wished ; greater, perhaps, than 
I have deserved." Has amassed a competence. Is still resid- 
ing in Orange, N. J., in the house that was building when the 
last Bulletin was issued. Married November 19th, '74, and has 
three boys, the eldest being 16 years old, the question of his 
going to Union being undecided. Health excellent ; sick scarce 
a day. No public office. Office, 56 Wall St. 

George J. Schermerhorn, New York. 

Left college during Junior year. Went to Albany Law School, 
and was admitted in May, '67. Was for some time Librarian 
of the Mercantile Library. Has resided chiefly in New York, 
but has spent much time of late years in the suburbs and in 
Homer, Cortland Co. Married in January, 1886. Has had 
two children. His small boy, aged three, is a candidate "for 
old Union in the future." Health good, though not robust. 
Has held no office, but since his admission has been practic- 
ing law in New York City, having been connected with the 
"Jumel" and other famous cases, and has had a gratifying 
degree of success. Union gave him the degree of A. B. in 
1890. Office, 38 Park Row. 

Lyman Lewis Settel, Brooklyn, N. T. 

Left Union first term, Junior. Graduated at Madison Univer- 
sity. Received the degree of LL. B. from Hamilton College. 
Studied with the late Hon. Daniel S. Dickinson, and was ad- 
mitted to the bar. Taught for awhile, and in '68 located at 
Owego. Was for two years Police Justice of the village. In 
'73 w T as elected Distaict Attorney of Tioga County, and re- 
elected in '76. In '83 went to New York and resumed practice 
of the law. Resides with his sister, 267 Macon St., Brooklyn. 
Is not married. Visited Europe in 1S84, and again in 1886. 
With those exceptions has been industriously and successfully 
practising his profession. The "Brooklyn Daily Times," in 
giving an account of a criminal case in a recent issue, said : 



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"Mr. Settel, who is conducting the defense, though a stranger 
when he entered the court room yesterday, speedily convinced 
judge, jury and spectators that he is a lawyer of exceptional 
keenness and ability." Has never emploj r ed a physician in his 
life. Office, 140 Sassau St., N. Y. 

Daniel Seymour, New York. 

After leaving college began the study of law. Was Professor 
of Natural Sciences at the Hudson River Institute, Claverack, 
N. Y., for two years, reading law at the same time in the office 
of Judge Gaul, of Hudson. In '69 taught classics in Prof. 
Macy's Preparatory School at Washington Heights, New York 
City. Was admitted to the bar at the General Term in May of 
that year in Few York} where he has since industriously built 
up a lucrative practice and accumulated a competence. Is a 
director of the Riverside Bank, and has been its counsel since 
its organization. Is one of the examining counsel of The 
Lawyers' Title Insurance Company. Is still unmarried. Office, 
Drexel Building. 

Daniel Lewis Smith, Troy, N. Y. 

For some time after graduating was interested in the "Ameri- 
can Linen Thread Co.," at Mechanicsville, and its secretary and 
treasurer until 1878. For some years afterwards was seriously 
afflicted with rheumatism, In other respects health has been 
excellent. He still finds a faithful and necessary friend in his 
college cane. Has for three years last past been engaged in the 
leather and finding business at 114 Congress St., necessarily 
ridiug to and from the store on a Columbia Tricycle. " Reside 
at 11, S 3d Street, with my wife and daughter (now a young 
lady), who will join with me in giving a hearty welcome to my 
old classmates who will do me the favor to call." 

Daniel Merrick Swan. 

Was born in Ellisburg, N. Y., Aug. 13, 1843, and died in Leav- 
enworth, Kansas, Dec. 12, 1886. He studied law, and was ad- 
mitted to the bar in January, 1867, but practiced onl} T a few 
months. He became deeply interested in the subject of life 
insurance, and chortly after his removal to Leavenworth in 
1886, he organized a company on a plan of his own devising, 
known as the " Missouri Valley Life Insurance Co." He was 
at once made general agent, and subsequently vice-president 
and president. The company has been prosperous. He was 
interested and active in other business enterprises, and espe- 
cially zealous in the cause of education. He held the office of 
president of the school board for some years. In all these re- 



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lations lie was distinguished for probity, sound judgment and 
public spirit. He was a faithful and influential member of the 
Baptist Church. During the later years of his life he suffeied 
greatly from ill health. His death resulted from Bright's 
disease and paralysis. He was married October 19, 1868. His 
wife and three children — two sons and a daughter — survive 
him. 

Harvey Doodittle Talcott, San Francisco, Gal. 

Immediately after graduating begrn the study of law, aud after 
his admission to the bar practising in the City of Utica. During 
the years of '70 and '71 held the office of Corporation Counsel. 
Went to California on business in 1880, and was so charmed 
with the State that he located in San Francisco, where he has 
since resided and practised his profession. Was a candidate 
for Judge of the Superior Court in 1886, and fell but few votes 
short of election. Married in 1878 to a daughter of Judge 
Alexander S. Johnson, of New York, and has one child, a 
daughter, aged 12. "I know not what position Union may take 
in the future, but can hardly look upon Miss Margaret as a 
candidate for the college yet." Health good, except for occa- 
sional rheumatism, the refult of service during the war. Thinks 
that when the the beauty of California is understood, not only 
the class of '66, but their descendants, will flock toward the 
" Golden Gate" to live in the most beautiful climate under the 
sun amid views of surpassing grandeur. Office, 408 Cali- 
fornia St. 

Gideon David Tower, JVatick, Mass. 

Taught for awhile at Natick, Mass., and studied law in the 
office of the late Vice-President Wilson. Practised law at 42 
Court St. , Boston, for many years, and is now practising at 
Natick. He has given no sign to indicate whether the "bonnie, 
bonnie lass" whom he used to invite so often to sit by his side, 
has responded to his melodious summons. 

Grenville A. Tremain. 

Was born at Durham, Greene Co., N. Y., April 19, 1845, and 
diod of typhoid fever at his residence in Albany, N. Y. , March 
14, 1878. Shortly after his graduation from College he entered 
the law office of Tremain & Peckham, and took a course at the 
Albany Law School, graduating in May, 1867, and after an- 
other year of study was admitted to the bar. He became at 
once a member of his father,s firm, and soon began to take 
rank as one of the ablest and most promising lawyers of that 
part of the State. In May, 1873, he was appointed Corporation 



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Counsel, and held the office for two years and a half. In 1877, 
the Republican State Convention gave him the unanimous and 
unsought nomination for Attorney-General of the State, and 
though defeated by a small majority, he received the highest 
vote of any candidate on his ticket. He won a high reputation 
as a public speaker, and was in great demand on literary and 
civic, as well as on political, occasions. His oration at the 
dedication of the Williams Monument is regarded as one of the 
most finished efforts. He was president of the " Young Men's 
Association" and the " Unconditionals" — a semi-social, semi- 
political organization. For many years he was an active mem- 
and a Vestryman of St. Peter's Protestant Episcopal Church. 
He was married by Dr. Hickok March 1st, 1868. to Miss Eliza 
W. Martin, of Auburn, N. Y., who returned after his death to 
her early home, where she still rasides with her children — a son 
and four daughters. Those who knew him in the generous 
emulations of college life can best understand the grounds of 
his universal popularity and of the universal sorrow that his 
untimely death provoked. Manly, frank, generous, with a 
breezy, buoyant winsomeness that propitiated favor with every 
one — his honors excited no envy, because he won and wore 
them so honorably. All must feel that the Class lost one of its 
brightest ornaments when he "crossed the bar." 

William Van Denbergh. 

After leaving college engaged in teaching. Was married in '66. 
For several years past was Principal of Public School No. 2, at 
Hoboken, N. J., where he was highly esteemed and beloved. 
After a short illness he died of consumption at the place above 
named April 6th, '77, leaving a widow, one son and one daughter. 

Joseph Moore Vanhekle, Philadelphia, Pa. 

In October, '68, entered a dry goods and grocery store at Dela- 
ware City, and continued in that business, with a short interval 
of teaching, until July, '73. Taught school in 1874-5. Came 
to Philadelphia in June, '76, and carried on a commission busi- 
ness in fruit and produce until '78. For five years was con- 
ductor on the Philadelphia City Passenger R. R. Since 1883 
has been bookkeeper in the Produce Commission House of 
Brown & MacMahon, 334 North Front St. Has resided in West 
Philadelphia, and, for the last nine years, in Camden, N. J., 
621 Elm St. Health excellent. Was married April 22d, 1873, 
and has four children living. 

t Archibald Larue Van Ness. 

Left the class at the close of the Sophomore year, and graduated 
with the class of '67. 



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Edward Wheeler Van Vranken, Brooklyn, N. Y. 

Attended Harvard Law School for a year. Entered the office 
of Smith & Jackson, Schenectady. Was admitted October, '67. 
February, '68, removed to New York, and remained in a law 
office there till '70, when he went to Brooklyn and has prac- 
ticed there since with success and great profit. Was married 
in September, '72, and has one child, a son, who intends to 
enter Union a year from next September. Office, 371 Fulton St. 

Edward Wemple, Ftdtonville, JV. Y. 

Went into the foundry business with his father in February 1st 
'67, and has been ostensibly engaged in that pursuit ever since, 
with residence at Fultonville, except when absent serving his 
country. He charges Ashe with the responsibility of luring 
him into the tortuous paths of Democratic politics, in which he 
has walked diligently. He was elected President of the village 
in 1873. In 1877-8 he was a member of the State Assemblj- 
In 1883 he took advantage of dissensions in the Republican 
party and won an election to Congress in a strongly Republican 
district. In 1886 he strengthened his reputation as a favored 
child of fortune by snatching victory from the jaws of defeat 
in a hotly contested struggle for the office of State Senator. In 
1889 he was elected Comptroller of the State by a larger majority 
( than was received by any other candidate on the ticket. His 
administration of that responsible financial office was such as to 
secure his renomination and re-election in 1890. It will be seen 
that if other members of the class have not held public offices 
to any great extent, there is an adequate explanation. Wemple 
and Ashe have absorbed them all. They both promise to retire 
now to private life and give the rest a chance. Wemple was 
married September 16, 1868, and has two daughters and a son. 

Shipman S. Wetmore. 

Was born May 1, 1846, and died in Brooklyn, N. Y., May 27, 
1889, from softening of the brain. He left college in his junior 
year and entered the School of Mines in New York. He ob- 
tained a lucrative position in the oil region and remained there, 
with varying success, for four years. He then removed to 
Brooklyn and was engaged in the manufacture of paper boxes 
till the time of his death. 

E. Jansen Westfall, Rahway, N. J. 

After graduating, taught for two years in Flushing Institute, at 
Flushing, Long Island. Took his degree at the College of 
Physicians and Surgeons at New York in '71. Practiced at 
Beemerville, N. J., until '74, when he removed to Buck 



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Mountain, Pa. In 1879 left the coal region and located on 
Staten Island, where he remained practicing until three years 
ago, when ill health compelled him to leave his profession for a 
time. For the past two years has been living at Rahway, N. J., 
and in the mountains to regain his health. He has been so far 
successful in this that he hopes soon to resume practic some- 
where. Was married in 1874. His only daughter died when 
three years old. 

Almeron Wheat, Jr., Quincy, Ills. 

Left college second term of Sophomore year. Was admitted 
to the bar in 1868. Since 1876 has resided in Quincy, 111., 
where he has served three terms as City Attorney. Was also 
one of the commissioners of the " Indian Grave Drainage Dis- 
trict " of Adams Co. "Fairly successful." Is a widower. 
Fas no children. 

Thomas Yelverton. 

Was born in Chester, Orange Co., and died of typhoid fever at 
Schenectady, May 18, 1888. He decided, upon graduation, to 
enter business life and engaged in the music trade in Lawrence, 
Kansas. He subsequently removed to Fort Edward, N. Y., 
and took up the hardware business. In 1872 he returned to 
Schenectady, where he engaged first in the flour and feed, and 
later in the Insurance business. In 1882 he was elected County 
Clerk of Schenectady Co. and discharged the duties of that 
office with such fidelity that he was re-elected in 1885 without 
opposition. No man in the city had more friends or a larger 
measure of public confidence and respect. He was an elder 
and trustee of the First Presbyterian Church, and his unassum- 
ing but uncompromising Christian character made him one of 
the most useful and influential men in the community. He 
was married in 1868 to Miss Lily Walker of Schenectady. His 
widow and four sons survive him. 



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CLASS OF 1866 



Class meeting and election of officers were held in the Powers 
Building of the College June 23, 1891, at 3:30 P. M. 



OFFIOEBS 



PRESIDENT : 

EDWARD WEMPLE. 

VICE-PRESIDENT : 

JOHN EVARTS CLANCY. 

RECORDING SECRETARY : 

FREDERICK BLAKE. 

OORRES PONDING SECRETARY 
AND TREASURER : 

DANIEL SEYMOUR. 

COMMITTEE OF BULLETIN : 

REV. GEORGE ALEXANDER, 
DANIEL SEYMOUR. 

The class supper was held in the Ladies' Parlor of the Edison 
Hotel June 23, 1891.. 9:30 P. M. Present, 

WEMPLE, 

ALEXANDER, SEYMOUR, 

SANSON, BLAKE, 

MILLEK, BUNN, 

PHELPS, REYNOLDS, 
ASHE. 



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